Lead basin or tank from the Stidriggs Hoard
The hoard was found inside a lead container. Similar
basins have been found in England, occasionally containing
tools. They are usually made in two parts, a base and a
wall. The wall was rolled to form a cylinder and then melted
to the base with a hot iron.
This basin was once suspended or had carrying handles because
rivet holes and discoloration can be seen on opposite sides of the
rim. Any fittings are now missing but may have been of iron
or wood. There have been at least two repairs made to the
base and lead patches are clearly visible from the underside.
Object no :
DMMA001c; DMMA001d; DMMA001e
Collection :
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
NA
Materials :
Lead
Location :
NA
Accession number :
DUMFM:1989.2.1=24
Copyright :
Dumfries & Galloway Council